length of belt for relocating alternator

hey everybody

well i want to remount my alternator. ive been through 3-4 now in a span of 6 months and im getting tired of replacing it..even if theyre free with a lifetime warranty its still annoying. i can make the brackets but i dont know what length belt i should get

anybody whos done this what belt did you buy

thanks:dunno:

wishihad1 said:

hey everybody

well i want to remount my alternator. ive been through 3-4 now in a span of 6 months and im getting tired of replacing it..even if theyre free with a lifetime warranty its still annoying. i can make the brackets but i dont know what length belt i should get

anybody whos done this what belt did you buy

thanks:dunno:

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I don't know either - but it would be easy to measure. Take a string or twine, run it around as you're going to re-route the belt, then measure the length of it. Do so with the adjuster (wherever that is - likely under the power steering pump) near the centre of its travel.

Measure the string where it compleats the loop, and get that length by six ribs wide. Flat belts are typically done in increments of one-half inch, so bear that in mind when you're asking.